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Shi'ism can refer to the second largest sect of Islam, which is practiced and followed by the Shia (the followers of Ali.) In its more precise meaning it refers more to the identity politics of the Shi'a and the form of activism and empowerment that the historically persecuted and neglected people have embraced since the 1970s (like Musa Sadr's Movement of the Deprived in southern LEbanon). It is sometimes used in a derogatory manner by fearful Sunnis who look down on the Shi'a , and deride their ambitions for political representation as "expansionist" and a threat to the Sunni umma (community). Shi'ism can also be viewed as an expandable formula for political activism (according to As'ad AbuKhalil, Shi'a groups like Hezbollah follow a Leninist organizational scheme) that could inspire other movements of the persecuted and deprived to fight for their rights. Shi'ism has further solidified the bond between the disparate pockets of Shi'ites throughout the Muslim world (Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, etc.), creating something of a pan-Shia identity.
Pro-western Sunni Arab puppet dictator Nr. 1: Man, this revived brand of Shi'ism is a real threat to us. These Shi'ites are getting their shit together and our Sunni populations are soon going to start making demands on us to provide for them like the Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has for their people. We can't let Shi'ism take us down, oh Guardian of the two holy sites.
Pro-western Sunni Arab puppet dictator Nr. 2: Yeah, dude, I know what you mean. I've been feeling the heat from our own Shi'ites in the eastern regions of my kingdom. I just slaughtered a few thousand of them to warn the others to knock it off. But if Khomeini's Shi'ism starts spreading, we are going to be f**ked. We might as well make good with the Zionists so that they can help us slaughter them.
shi'ism by Anaconda Rice May 20, 2007
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Anti-Shi’ism

Prejudice and hatred toward the Shia creed of Islam, its tenets or its adherents, stemming from systematic and board hatred towards the faith and its people; acts depicting such hatred; propensity for such sentiments.

• Adjective: Anti-Shia (displaying, depicting or otherwise presenting anti-Shi’ism in sentiment or action.)
• Noun: Anti-Shi’ism
Rising Anti-Shi’ism in Pakistan has led to the expulsion of 16 Shia students for a period of three years and one Shia student for life, for their participation in organizing a commemorative gathering on campus.
Anti-Shi’ism by Shia Rights Watch December 21, 2012
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Stinky Bobby

When you find a little guy who is stinky. Usually needs a belly rub.
Hey, that’s Stinky Bobby.
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A trip to a grocery store, convenience store, or gas station for the sole purpose of buying an excessive amount of junk food and sugary drinks, usually with friends. A chud run often happens late at night and ends with everyone involved hating themselves afterwards.
"Hey bro you tryna go on a chud run with me??"
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flophouse 

Any house/apartment/frat house/trailer/etc. which is used for individuals to crash (sleep, chill, hang out, lurk, etc.) for a period of time. In order to "crash", one must not actually live there (e.g. have their name on the lease, own said flophouse, etc.). Flophouses are typically used by college students, drug addicts, transients, vagrants, or other unsavory characters.

A flophouse may also be the home owned by the parents of a college student, who after being away at college, wishes to live as if he/she is still at college (e.g. staying out all night, returning just to crash at mom and dad's house, then leaving again), rather than conforming to the pre-college rules.
Example #1
Dude: (Talking to someone passed out face first on the floor of his college apartment) Hey man, who the hell are you? What do you think this is, a flophouse??

Bro: Sorry dude, I must have passed out for a minute.

Example #2
Mom: Where have you BEEN for the last three days? You come home just to sleep?? What do you think this is, a flophouse??!!

Son: What's your problem? I'm an adult now!
flophouse by J3553 November 21, 2007
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Hate Sink 

A person you hate intensely not because they deserve such hatred but because they serve as a focus for your general hatred. A healthy way to dispense with excess animosity.
Jake's not really that big an asshole. He just serves as my hate sink.
Word of the Day on July 26, 2026